The client who is being treated for endometritis is placed in the Fowler position because it:
a. promotes comfort and rest.
b. facilitates drainage of lochia.
c. prevents spread of infection to the urinary tract.
d. decreases tension on the reproductive organs.
ANS: B
Lochia and infectious material are eliminated by gravity drainage. The Fowler position may not be the position of comfort, but it does allow for drainage. Good hygiene practice aids in preventing the spread of infection to the urinary tract. This position aids in the drainage of lochia and infectious material.
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